Kapil Sharma Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nickname(s): Tony, Kappu

Profession(s): Comedian, Actor, Singer, Producer

Date of Birth: 2 April 1981 (Thursday)

Age (as of 2025): 44 Years

Birthplace: Amritsar, Punjab, India

Zodiac sign: Aries

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Amritsar, Punjab, India

Religion: Hinduism

Marriage Date: 12 December 2018

Marriage Place: Jalandhar, Punjab

Age: 44 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Shri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar

College: Hindu College, Amritsar Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar

Educational Qualifications: Graduate

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 9”

Weight (approx.): in Kilograms- 80 kg in Pounds- 176 lbs

Body Measurements (approx.): – Chest: 40 Inches – Waist: 34 Inches – Biceps: 12 Inches

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Family: Father – Jeetendra Kumar Punj (worked as head constable in Punjab police) Mother – Janak Rani Brother – Ashok Kumar Sharma Sister – Pooja Sharma

Marital Status: Married

Affairs/Girlfriends: Ginni Chatrath (Comedia, Entrepreneur)

Wife/Spouse: Ginni Chatrath

Children: Son: Kapil Sharma and his wife, Ginni Chatrath, were blessed with a baby boy on 1 February 2021. Daughter: Anayra Sharma

Wife: Ginni Chatrath

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Debut: Film Debut: Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) TV Debut: Hansde Hansade Ravo (2006) Song (single): Alone (2023)

MONEY FACTOR

Car Collection: He has unique collection of high-end cars including Mercedes Benz S350 CDI (worth Rs. 1.19 crore), Volvo XC90 (worth Rs. 93.90 lakhs), and Range Rover Evoque. He also owns a luxurious vanit van designed by DC design. [2] Pinkvilla

Salary (approx.)[4]Pinkvilla: • Annual income: Rs. 30 crore • Monthly income: Rs. 3 crore Note: Reportedly, he takes home Rs. 50 lakh to host per episode of The Kapil Sharma Show.

Assets/Properties[5]Pinkvilla: • he owns a a lavish apartment in Andheri West, Mumbai, where he lives along with his wife, Ginni Chatrath , his mother, and two kids on the ninth floor in DHL Enclave; his house number is 333, and it is called Shantivan. Reportedly, he purchased this apartment in 2012 for Rs. 8 crore. • he owns a lavish farmhouse on the outskirts of Chandigarh in the Dera Bassi area of Punjab worth Rs. 25 crore.

Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 336 crore (as of 2022) [6] Pinkvilla

OTHER INFORMATION

Physical Transformation: For ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ Season 4 He shed some extra kilos for ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ Season 4. The comedian shared his new look on social media on 21 August 2022.

Address: Sardar Vallabbhai Patel Nagar, Versova, Mumbai

Hobbies: Singing

Food: Rajma-Chawal, Aloo Paranthas

Actor(s): Akshay Kumar

Actress: Deepika Padukone

Singer(s): Gurdas Mann , Sardool Sikander

Comedian: Gurpreet Ghuggi

Restaurant: Chak89 in London

Destination: London

Bike Collection: He owns a Royal Bullet Classic 500 (worth Rs. 2.5 lakh). [3] Pinkvilla

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Kapil Sharma’s journey to stardom is a testament to resilience and unwavering determination. Born into a lower middle-class family devoid of any connections in the entertainment industry, Kapil faced numerous challenges on his path to becoming one of India’s most beloved comedians. His formative years were marked by perseverance; while studying at Apeejay College of Fine Arts in Jalandhar, he not only excelled academically as a scholarship holder but also turned his passion for theater into a means of earning pocket money by directing plays. Despite the lack of financial resources to pursue an acting course after his father’s untimely death from cancer in 2004, Kapil’s raw talent caught the attention of various institutions, leading to sponsorships that allowed him to hone his craft.

In the early stages of his career, Kapil’s financial struggles were profound. He often worked for minimum wages, and on occasion, he even performed comedy without any compensation. His determination led him to take on various odd jobs, from working in a PCO to loading crates at a soft-drink company, all while nurturing his dream of making it big in the entertainment world. Initially, he had aspirations of becoming a singer, which ultimately brought him into the glittering realm of Indian cinema. His breakthrough came when he participated in ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 3.’ Although he faced initial rejection during the auditions, a second chance led him to victory, with the prize money of 10 lakh INR allowing him to celebrate his sister’s wedding in an extravagant manner, an event that marked a significant milestone in his family’s history.

Kapil’s comedic journey has not been without its share of personal revelations and challenges. He attributes much of his humor to his mother, who has been a constant source of inspiration. Yet, like many public figures, he has encountered his share of difficulties. In March 2023, he courageously opened up about a particularly dark phase in his life where suicidal thoughts plagued him, revealing the isolation he felt despite being surrounded by people. His mental health struggles were compounded by incidents of public embarrassment, such as a memorable encounter with the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, which he later described as humiliating due to his reliance on alcohol at the time. However, he took these experiences as lessons and sought to better himself, even receiving motivational advice from Bachchan himself.

As his career blossomed, Kapil was poised to enter the film industry under the prestigious banner of Yash Raj Films, though that project regrettably fell through. Nonetheless, his success on television, particularly with “The Kapil Sharma Show,” solidified his status as a household name. His personal life also garnered attention; he met Preeti Simoes on the sets of “Comedy Circus,” who later became a key figure in his career as the creative director of his show. Fast forward to December 2019, when he embraced fatherhood with the birth of his daughter, sharing his joy with fans on social media. As he continues to evolve in his career, including an upcoming OTT debut on Netflix with ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ and a reconciliation with fellow comedian Sunil Grover, Kapil’s journey remains a captivating narrative of talent, tenacity, and personal growth.

In the realm of entrepreneurship, Kapil and his wife Ginni took a significant step by launching Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, Canada. Yet, this venture was marred by unexpected challenges, including a violent attack shortly after its opening, underscoring the unpredictable nature of fame. Despite these multifaceted experiences, Kapil Sharma remains a defining figure in Indian comedy, continuously navigating the highs and lows of his career while inspiring countless others along the way.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.